HC Deb 26 March 1990 vol 170 c89W
30. Mr. Murphy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received regarding the rise in electricity prices from 1 April 1990.

Mr. Baldry

My right hon. Friend has received a number of representations about electricity prices.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has made an estimate of the contribution of the rises in domestic electricity prices in April 1990 to the retail prices index.

Mr. Baldry

It is estimated that the increases in electricity prices effective from April 1990 should add between 0.20 per cent. and 0.25 per cent. to the retail prices index once the tariffs have been fully implemented.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has discussed the implications of articles 85 and 86 of the treaty of Rome for the new pricing structure of the electricity supply industry of England and Wales with the European Commissioner responsible for competition, in respect of(a) domestic and (b) industrial consumers.

Mr. Baldry

The European Commission has been kept fully informed of all aspects of the Government's proposals for electricity privatisation.